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Upcoming Increases in SNAP and Social Security Benefits for December 2024

In December, people in the United States who get help from SNAP (a program that helps with food) and Social Security (a program that gives money to retirees and others) will see more money coming their ...

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Suggests Changes to SNAP Benefits

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has reached out to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with a suggestion to change what foods can be bought with SNAP benefits, which ma...

The 2024 Election: What's at Stake for Food Assistance Programs

As Americans gear up for the 2024 Presidential Election, the spotlight is on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, two candidates with starkly different plans for the nation's food assistance programs.   K...

Government Assistance Programs for Needy Citizens

The programs offer financial assistance and other types of aid to make the caregiver's life easier. Eligibility for these programs varies from state to state, so it is vital to research and find out what is available to yo...

State-approved SNAP Food Stamps: A Look at Next Week's Payments

For SNAP Food Stamps recipients, the arrival of monthly payments depends on the state they reside in. With each state having its own payment schedule, it is crucial for beneficiaries to know when they can exp...

Helping Families Put Food on the Table: The Ongoing Efforts to Improve SNAP Benefits

Across the United States, millions of families rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, to afford groceries each month. For struggli...

SNAP Benefits Release Schedule in October for Each State

The SNAP program gives extra money each month to help Americans with low or no income buy the food they need. This help is given through EBT cards, kind of like debit cards, that get filled with money each month. ...

Understanding TEFAP: A Quick Guide

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a helpful program run by the U.S. government that gives free emergency food to people who don't have a lot of money.  It's managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), a ...

USDA Grants Funding for Rural Food Support Before Thanksgiving

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, many families look forward to a bountiful meal. However, not everyone has enough food on their table. Luckily, help is on the way for those in need in more rural and less...